The Year Ahead – November 20

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 yourbest research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

November 20 – Generate maps of your ancestor’s hometowns at MapQuest www.mapquest.com or Google Maps www.google.com/maps.

I do this with addresses I find on some vital records, such as birth, or from census records. Did family live near each other? It’s interesting to see that too. For example: I have a friend who purchased a home because it backed to her elderly father’s home. This way, it was easier to help him out.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!

The Year Ahead – November 19

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

November 19 – Not great at small talk? Get 117 questions to ask your family at this year’s Thanksgiving gathering blog.myheritage.com/2017/03/questions-to-ask-your-family.

Okay, maybe you don’t want to ask all 117 questions, but what about making a game out of it. Place each question on a 3”x5” index card. Turn them face down and have each family member pick one and answer it. Of the 117 questions, are any in your top 10, 20 or 30? Use only those questions. Try using these 117 questions at all your family gatherings, remember, Christmas is just around the corner.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!